Executive Director, Strategy, Policy And Planning

THE ROLE

The Executive Director is responsible for leading social and affordable housing strategy, policy development and reform for Homes Victoria. This includes supporting cross-government policy development and governance, intergovernmental relations, implementing portfolio strategy and Planning, managing the Affordable Housing Rental Scheme program and leading strategies, policies and initiatives to grow social housing, for example through the Big Housing Build and other capital and capital grant programs.

The Executive Director will work across the public sector (and with other jurisdictions), with sector partners, stakeholders and by listening to the voice of people with lived experience, to lead policy advice on social housing future directions.

The position has three Director roles (executive roles) that directly report to it. The Executive Director leads a branch of approximately 70 people. The role is responsible for enabling staff in the branch to deliver their best work in line with Victorian public sector values.

Are you:

• An exceptional leader able to drive change, establish high performing teams and live and breathe public service values?
• A strong and collaborative leader with the ability to provide strategic direction, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute across an executive team with diverse backgrounds?
• Able to demonstrate political acumen and significant experience in decision making processes?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Lead a best practice culture, build up teams that learn from and support each other to ensure they are invested in their own, and each other's development with a focus on delivering key policy advice and reforms. 
2. Lead social and affordable housing Policy and strategy functions.
3. Lead the relationship and development of Victoria's inter-governmental negotiation agenda for housing and support intergovernmental negotiations.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.